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George Wachsteter
"Hide and Seek"

1957

$450
£341.21
€394.10
CA$631.38
A$703.34
CHF 371
MX$8,528.22
NOK 4,719.67
SEK 4,396.67
DKK 2,942.88

About the Item

Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right This piece is on 15.00" x 20.00" illustration board, and the drawing itself measures to 12.50" square. Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for 1957 Broadway production of `Hide and Seek` starring Basil Rathbone, Barry Morse and Geraldine Fitzgerald. Directed by Reginald Denham, designed by Ralph Alswang and Virginia Volland, the show ran for only seven performances from April 2-6, 1957 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. This piece was used for the New York Herald Tribune, with overlaid portrait of Morse by GW.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1957
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Minor soiling.
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 24331stDibs: LU38436192932

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